mtgarden gal
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leaving my seedlings for 4 days

My family is going out of town for 4 days. Could I just leave the lights on on my seedlings while I"m gone? Will 4 days of constant light hurt them?

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Rogue11
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I'm afraid I can't answer your question, but have you considered putting the lights on a timer?

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rainbowgardener
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They will probably be all right with constant light for four days, though I think constant light for weeks eventually stresses them. I would worry more about the water. What are you going to do to keep them from drying out in four days?

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Handsomeryan
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As others have said, constant light wont hurt them. If you are worried about it you should be able to leave the lights off for 4 days without injury as well.



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